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Rails go from Abilene to Fort Zarah
Editor's Note: Local historian David Clapsaddle writes about aspects on the Santa Fe Trail. This series profiles how Santa Fe Trail freight, passengers and mail shifted from the overland trail to railways.
Welcome Inn What Nots
Activities Week of April 7-April 13 Blood Pressure check - Monday 11:30 a.m. Free Yoga Class - Monday 11 a.m. A 30-minute class taught by Jill Hutchins, certified instructor. Coffee Time - Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Bring food to share, or just show up. Hand Waxing - Tuesday, Thursday, 11 a.m. Under the supervision of Byron Stilts. Hearing Aid Service - Wednesday 1-3 p.m. Diabetes Support - Thursday 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. Mexican Train (dominoes) ...
Larned Mayor re-elected with 59 percent
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Larned Mayor Robert Pivonka said he wants to continue work for the growth and development of Larned. The voters agreed and Pivonka defeated challenger Tayleene VanNorden 500-336 with 59 percent. "It was a pretty good turnout for an off election year, which it should have been. I had to work harder than some elections. "I appreciate all the support people have given me," Pivonka said. "It's a vote that ...
Larned State Hospital employees to protest working conditions
By DaVe Ranney KHI News Service TOPEKA - A union that represents state employees is planning a protest of working conditions at Larned State Hospital. "It'll probably be later this week or early next week," said Mike Marvin, head of the Kansas Organization of State Employees. "We're trying to come up with a time that the most people will be able to be there." The rally, he said, likely would be near the southwest entrance ...
Golden Valley Inc. cited for ‘serious’ violations
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com ROZEL - The Occuptaional Ssafety and Health Administration cited Golden Valley Inc. for seven serious safety violations in 2011, including protective guardrails that were not installed; floor holes that were not covered; the lack of a guard system over a pulley system, breakers not properly labeled and PVC pipe not properly protected. CITATION 1, ITEM 1 SERIOUS VIOLATION At the establishment, in the tire shop, one-inch diameter PVC Schedule 40 pipe ...
Golden Valley fined for safety violations
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com ROZEL - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Golden Valley Inc. of Rozel $24,500 for seven safety violations following the investigation of an accidental death of an employee in 2011. OSHA's report indicated Golden Valley violated Section 5(a)1 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Violation of Section 5(a)1 indicates "the employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that ...
Coffee hours scheduled
LARNED - Larned Chamber of Commerce coffee hours are scheduled this week starting with a town hall meeting scheduled Wednesday with Congressman Tim Huelskamp. The town hall meeting will start at noon Wednesday at the Jordaan Room at the Chamber Of Commerce, 502 Broadway. Larned Middle School's Hunter Fitzpatrick will be recognized during this hour after winning "If I Were Mayor" Essay Contest representing the the South Central Region. There were nearly 1,000 student participants. ...
Guest speaker enlightens students
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Once they got past Jeff Yalden's scruffy appearance from head-to-toe, accompanied by tattoos and ear piercings, Larned and Pawnee Heights middle school and high school students heard his message. His first message was that appearances can be deceiving. Yalden encouraged students to rely on their parents and grandparents for advice and focus on pursuing their goals in life. He said it was valuable time he spent with his grandfather ...
Larned native to conduct book signing Saturday
jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - When Ryan Shelton attended Larned High School, he played tennis because his high school didn't offer high school baseball at the time. Shelton helped pay for his college education playing tennis at Northwestern Oklahoma State University at Alva, Okla. But baseball always remained his first love and became an inspiration for his novel "The Mentor." "Baseball was always important in town and it's still one of my favorite ...
Chalk artistry portrays significance of 'Drawing Closer'
LARNED - Chalk artist and Bible teacher Randy Davis gives churchgoers a new meaning to the phrase "drawing closer." Davis is this year's featured speaker at the Larned Church of the Nazarene's springtime revival. He's not the "traditional" type of speaker for events like this, sponsors said, adding Davis brings something new and exciting to audiences.
Larned mayor files for re-election
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Larned Mayor Robert Pivonka said he wants to continue work for the growth and development of Larned in his re-election campaign. Pivonka will oppose Taylene VanNorden in the April 6 election. "Over the past several years we have seen growth both in the business and population of the city," he said. "However, this will not continue unless we all work together to see that is does." Pivonka said he ...
Pawnee Commission conducts weekly meeting
LARNED - The Pawnee County Commission met at 9 a.m. March 4 at the Pawnee County Courthouse. The following are approved minutes submitted by Pawnee Commission clerk Ruth Searight.
Railway shifts travel on the Santa Fe Trail
Editor's Note: Local historian David Clapsaddle writes about aspects on the Santa Fe Trail. This series profiles how Santa Fe Trail freight, passengers and mail shifted from the overland trail to railways.
Welcome Inn What Nots
Activities March 17-24 Free Yoga Class - Monday 11 a.m. A 30-minute class taught by Jill Hutchins, certified instructor. Coffee Time - Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Bring food to share, or just show up. Hand Waxing - Tuesday, Thursday, 11 a.m. Under the supervision of Byron Stilts. Tea Time - Tuesday 3 p.m. Bring finger food and a friend. Birthday, Anniversary Dinner - Thursday noon. For those with March birthdays or anniversaries. Mexican Train (dominoes) game. ...
Larned All School Reunion committee continues planning
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Rick Yeager expects one of the largest celebrations in Larned High School history during the Larned All School Reunion scheduled June 7-9. The origins of the Larned All School Reunion and the Larned Alumni Association started after Yeager had connected with a friend via Facebook. "We had shared a high school memory on Facebook and that started a huge conversation about Larned High School," Yeager said. "Soon thereafter, a ...
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Leiker serves as superintendent at Larned Correctional Facility
LARNED - The Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility Advisory Council met for a quarterly meeting Tuesday. Minutes were reported by Kim Teegerstrom, administrative assistant.
Jordaan scholarships awarded to Pawnee County students
LARNED - The Jordaan Foundation, Inc. has awarded its Jordaan scholarships for 2013-2014 to Tristen Galliart and Brooke Roberts from Pawnee Heights High School and Cody Keenan, Steven Seltman and Michael Wysong from Larned High School.
Larned Reunion seeks historical memorabilia
LARNED - The Larned all-Schools Reunion is seeking pieces of the past of Larned schools to put on display at the registration room and at the banquet for paid reunion members June 8 at the middle school. If you have Lettermen jackets, pom-poms, cheerleading uniforms, band and football uniforms, yearbook annuals, class newspapers, graduation announcements, seats, hats, blankets, maybe even some pictures that didn't make it in the slide show-we would love to display ...
Larned State Hospital runners place second
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Larned State Hospital marathon team captured second place among the 15 entries in the Government Agency Division of the 13th Annual Oklahoma City Marathon.
Larned forensics team competes at state
The Larned High forensics team competed at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina May 4 for the Class 4A state speech festival. From left, Abby Ayre, Rachael Herter, Michael Wysong, Shealon Calkins, Alex Lessard, Samantha Harter and (not pictured) Jacey Bishop. Earning one ratings were Michael Wysong, poetry; Rachael Herter and Jacey Bishop, IDA; Jacey Bishop, prose. Earning two ratings were Abby Ayre, poetry; Samantha Harter, humorous solo; Alex Lessard and Shealon Calkins, IDA.
Welcome Board meets
The regular monthly meeting of the Welcome Inn Leisure Center Inc. was called to order by President Charles Wonsetler May 1, 2013 at 12:45 p.m.
Pawnee Heights display mesmerizes audience
ROZEL - Pawnee Heights students and teachers dazzled the audience with pictures and graphics during the school's second annual Academic Fair and Open House.
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